These Sydney playgrounds are located close to public transport too – so getting there is cheap, easy and hassle free. It’s a great opportunity to get out and about, enjoy some fresh air and have a fun-filled day.

1. Blaxland Riverside Park – Sydney Olympic Park

Spread across 3 hectares, the Blaxland Riverside Park is one of the biggest Sydney playgrounds. As you can imagine, it’s packed with all kinds of fun things for kids to climb, swing, walk and jump on.

There’s a double flying fox, a scramble wall, the Viking swing, a spinning play disk, several tunnel slides, a mega-swing and the most popular of all , the multi-level tree house. If it’s a particularly hot day head over to the water park feature with its moving play elements and open spaces.

2. Domain Creek Playground – Parramatta Park

This Sydney playground in Parramatta Parkopened in 2015 and has since become a popular spot for locals. Located on the Westmead side of the Park opposite the Queens Road Gatehouse it’s a playground filled with all kinds of actives to keep every age entertained.

3. Wulaba Park – Waterloo

Wulaba is an Aboriginal word of the Gadigal people, meaning ‘rock wallaby’. Rock wallabies were once a regular sight around Waterloo prior to its development in the early 20th century.

Instantly recognisable by its vibrant and colourful design (which include soft cushioned floors) the Wulaba Park Playground is a must-visit for children who love whizzing down giant tunnels and slides or climbing along ramps and ropes.

4. Constellation Playground – King George Park, Rozelle

As you can tell by the name, this Sydney playground has an intergalactic theme, it also comes with beautiful waterside views. Equipment-wise, there are silver slides, see-saws, cargo nets, a tripod swing and flying fox. Small swings and sandpits are also on hand to keep toddlers happy.

There’s also a spacious water and sand play area, so it’s a good idea to pack a second set of clothes for your little ones.

You’ll also find swings, a fantastic flying fox and spin area dotted around the playground.

Where: Intersection of Doonside Rd & Holbeche Rd, Bungarribee

Getting there: From Blacktown Station head to the Westpoint Bus Interchange Stand 10 and catch bus route 724. Get off at Stop 16 (13 minutes) which is Doonside Rd after Holbeche Road. It will drop you right outside the park. Total travel time is 19 minutes from the Blacktown Station

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